Agreed, especially since Cam misses high more than anything else. Looks like we'll have a pretty nice selection of high-potential WR's at the end of the first round if Gettleman decides to go that route.

As far the refs noticing is concerned, that is the last thing on their minds. They have to be on top of everything, which includes the pre-snap process. As fans all we see is a huddle-up, but the refs are paying attention to the substitutions, getting yelled at by both head coaches, have to spot the ball, make sure the chains are adjusted, get in proper position, etc. So, personally I have no problem seeing the logic of the refs overlooking something as subtle as the ball inflation (during the actual game that is). However, we all know how "buddy-buddy"Brady is with the refs every game, so I wouldn't be surprised by anything.

Post pretty much sums it up. It's a long season and he comes in and is thrust into the number one position. That said we put a lot of pressure on the kid. He did struggle but handled his business when it mattered last night. Sounds like he will get better.

Exactly. People underestimate how much pressure we actually put on Kelvin's shoulders. Starting a rookie WR as your number 1 from the very beginning of the season was a huge roll of the dice by Getts (Gotta take risks when you have minimum cap space). Anyone who has any SLIVER of a doubt about Kelvin needs to learn more about how football and the NFL works.

This is also my answer to those criticizing Cam... the PA announcer makes a HUGE deal of first downs in the stadium and everyone in the hyped up sections does the point when we get a 1st down. Why shouldn't Cam?

This x1000...Literally the entire stadium is encouraged to celebrate first downs through the PA system. They're like miniature touchdowns IMO. I mean, what's more consistently suspenseful than the myriad of "3rd & Long's" (or 4th and inches) throughout the game where you know that somehow the Panthers NEED to convert or the opposing team gets their chance with the ball? First downs rule, and if they are celebrated by the fans in attendance, then I see no reason to look down on a 2-second smile/finger-point by the guy who got the job done.